As the Perth Scorchers came to be recognised as the most successful and competitive team in BBL. However, the reason behind their astonishing performance is said to be their bowling unit, specifically the bowler Andrew Tye. As the Big Bash competition is drawing closer, here’s an insightful view of the previous matches and incredible performances of the bowlers:
- Daniel Sams (30 wickets) in BBL 2019-20 for Sydney Thunder
Daniel Sams is considered to top the list in this regard. As per reports, the Australian all-rounder was the first bowler to have taken up 30 wickets in one season. Moreover, Sams played 17 games and took 30 wickets in 2019-20 for Sydney Thunder at an economy rate of 7.83.
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- Peter Siddle (30 wickets) in 2021-22 for Adelaide Strikers
Peter Siddle is well recognised for his bowling capability, and the player also came to be known as the highest wicket-taker of the 2021-22 season. However, Peter has been a part of the Adelaide Strikers and managed to finish with 30 wickets in 17 games at 8.33. Furthermore, Peter Siddle came to be known as the standout performer for his team.
- Jhye Richardson (29 wickets) in 2020-21 for Perth Scorchers
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Another player to follow the list is Jhye Richardson, who holds the record of taking up 29 wickets in 17 games at an economy rate of 7.69. Also, he successfully represented the Adelaide Strikers during the 2020-21 season and ended the season as the highest wicket-taker in the tournament. And his excellent contribution led his team towards reaching the final round of the championship.
- Hayden Kerr (25 wickets) in 2021-22 for Sydney Sixers
Throughout the years, Sydney Sixers have performed tremendously well and have managed to reach the final three times; 2019, 2020 and 2021. Though the team failed to achieve victory, it has successfully presented their performance skills and capabilities. And the player to have played a vital role for the team is Hayden Kerr. According to reports, the all-rounder completed the 2021 season as the highest wicket-taker, also picked up 25 wickets in 17 games at an economy of 7.50, which is also considered as the joint fourth highest in a single edition.
- Andrew Tye (25 wickets) in 2021-22 for Perth Scorchers
The player to bag the fifth position in this context is Andrew Tye. The player successfully ended up as the joint-second highest wicket-taker in the 2021-22 season. And in nearly 16 games, the pacer managed to pick up a total of 25 wickets and his best bowling figure came in the final against the Sydney Sixers. Moreover, Andrew has been widely considered to play a vital role which led the Scorchers towards achieving their fourth BBL title.
| Bowler | Team | Season | Mts | Overs | Wkts | BBL | Econ |
| Daniel Sams | Sydney Thunder | 2019-20 | 17 | 58.5 | 30 | 4/34 | 7.83 |
| Peter Siddle | Adelaide Strikers | 2021-22 | 17 | 63.5 | 30 | 5/23 | 8.33 |
| Jhye Richardson | Perth Scorchers | 2020-21 | 17 | 61.3 | 29 | 4/24 | 7.69 |
| Hayden Kerr | Sydney Sixers | 2021-22 | 17 | 50.0 | 25 | 4/32 | 7.50 |
| Andrew Tye | Perth Scorchers | 2021-22 | 16 | 52.3 | 25 | 3/15 | 8.07 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | Sydney Sixers | 2020-21 | 13 | 45.3 | 24 | 4/13 | 8.85 |
| Kane Richardson | Melbourne Renegades | 2018-19 | 14 | 54.5 | 24 | 3/22 | 7.75 |
| Mark Steketee | Brisbane Heat | 2020-21 | 16 | 56.2 | 24 | 4/33 | 9.26 |
| Chris Morris | Sydney Thunder | 2019-20 | 15 | 53.1 | 22 | 3/27 | 8.01 |
| Tom Curran | Sydney Sixers | 2019-20 | 14 | 47.1 | 22 | 4/22 | 9.05 |
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